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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,294.91, 43,855.95 and 18,165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,294.91, 43,855.95 and 18,165.78 is: 27,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,294.91 : 43,855.95 = 18,165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,294.91/43,855.95 = 18,165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,294.91x = 43,855.95 × 18,165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,294.91x = 796,677,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,677,539.39/29,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,195.08

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